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    Just what should our government be paying for?
     College loans?  My parents worked, saved money, and paid for my college education.  My husband worked throughout his high school and college years to pay for all his college expenses.  My husband and I worked, saved, and paid for the college education of our three daughters.  If you want your child to go to college, plan how to pay for it.  Going into debt shows you didn't plan very well.  Don't expect US taxpayers to foot the bill.
     Medical care?  Same explanation: worked, paid for insurance, contributed to Social Security and pension plans, saved for out-of-pocket expenses and retirement.  Same advice: Don't expect Uncle Sam to bail you out.
     Our government is in debt because it is providing services to many citizens who didn't take responsibility for their own lives, didn't plan, and didn't save.  Government needs to spend taxpayer money on our safety, our justice system, our environment, highways, other necessary public projects, and public education for children ages 4-18.  Government cannot afford to take over the responsibility of raising a family.  That's for mom and dad!